AHHUAL report 
, of the 
d: ctor of gardens, 
for the year 1940 
Staff 
Mr. S.J.H. Corner, Asst.Director, acted 
as Food Supply Officer, Singapore, instead 
of his normal duties until June 30th. Mr.M.R. 
Henderson, Curator of the Herbarium, was on 
leave from Jan. 3rd to Aug. 28th. Mr. J.W. 
Ewart was seconded for service in the Food 
Supply Office throughout the year, Mr. J.C. 
Nauen, Asst. Curator, Penang, assisted the 
Food Supply Officer, Penang, during part of 
the year. All European Officers with the 
exception of the Director undertook discon¬ 
tinuous and continuous military training. 
Two Student Gardeners, under a new scheme 
for the training of locally recruited 
personnel for more responsible posts in the 
Department, started work on Jan* 1st, 1940* 
Labour 
The Labour force remained approximately 
as in 1939# Basic wage rates remained the 
same, and the additional cost of living 
allowances fixed by the Government were paid. 
Health was satisfactory in Singapore, but in 
Penang there were a number of cases of 
malaria, following four years with few or no 
cases. A hookworm survey was conducted in 
Singapore and treatment for sufferers 
arranged. Labourers were encouraged to plant 
ground round their quarters with vegetables. 
Revenue 
The revenue for the sale of plants 
seeds, etc. was as follows: 
Singapore 
Sale of plants and seeds ..... $2,442-01 
Inspection fees etc. ..... 412-46 
Municipal contributions for 
Asst. Curator’s services ... 2,400-00 
